Ventricular System Flashcards
1
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Ventricular system
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A system of fluid-filled cavities inside the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
2
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CSF
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Acts as a shock absorber for the brain & medium for exchange of nutrients
3
Q
4 major ventricles
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2 lateral ventricles contain choroid plexus, which makes CSF
3rd ventricle
4th ventricle
4
Q
Cerebral aqueduct
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Connects 3rd ventricle to 4th ventricle